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By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced two new efforts to enhance the New York State's ability to fight terrorism.
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, to 6 a.m. on Monday, ...
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
In advance of the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued tips for consumers who plan to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, District Attorney Madeline Singas and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter will announce additional DWI patrols for the remainder of 2015.
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a 17-year-old in Central Islip this evening.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2015
Each November, Bethpage Federal Credit Union joins Island Harvest to hold a Turkey Drive that collects food and money for families in need on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2015
Tips to have a Thanksgiving that is pet-safe.
By Allison Gayne November 23, 2015
South Farmingdale Water District will soon use new technology to allow its personnel to more accurately record the water meter readings of every household and business within the District.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2015
Beginning Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25 and continuing through the extended holiday weekend, MTA Long Island Rail Road will be providing extra train service and reduced fare programs that will making travel a snap for ...
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of Suzan Grossman-Kerner, who is accused of murdering her 79-year old mother this August in the victim’s Oceanside home.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2015
At the request of the Freeport Village Police Department, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Trevor Brown; age 72; from Freeport, NY on November 20, ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
The special shotgun season for deer hunting in Suffolk County starts Jan. 3, 2016, the state Department of Environmental Conservations (DEC) announced today. Hunters must enter a drawing to hunt for deer on DEC managed ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires throughout the United States, and Thanksgiving sees more such fires than any other day of the year. According to statistics provided by the National Fire Protection Association, ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
The New York State Police along with State and federal law enforcement partners hosted the 7th annual New York State Intelligence Summit this week at the Sagamore Resort Hotel in Lake George.
By Phil Andrews November 20, 2015
Margaret P. Bean author of Raising the Standard in Your Walk with the Lord has a book signing event on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 in Freeport.
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-4) today introduced the bipartisan Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015.
By WFSD News November 20, 2015
Halloween may be over, but members of the John S. Hobart Student Council continue to trick or treat. However, instead of asking for candy, they are asking their neighbors to donate non-perishable food items for ...
By Allison Gayne November 20, 2015
Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities recently raised nearly $250,000 for ACLD programs while honoring Summit Manufacturing of Bay Shore and Splashes Of Hope of Huntington at 2015 Enviable Life Ball.
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer today announced, after his push, the Senate has struck a provision in the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill that would have permitted twin 33-foot trucks on the ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
Take MTA Long Island Rail Road to Tanger Outlets – The Arches in Deer Park, L.I. for a fun-filled holiday festival this Saturday, November 21 featuring music, entertainment and special guests including Santa Claus, the ...